Ask the Ethicist column about ophthalmologists being told by their health system to review, validate, and rewrite patient prescriptions from non-health system providers.

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics on ethical obligations in managed health care.

Policy Statement of the Code of Ethics on ophthalmic care for patients in residential care centers.

Code of Ethics, BCSC Companion Guide includes guidance on many ethical issues, plus case studies, history, and related resources. Available only as PDF. 2005 publication.

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics on learning new techniques following residency.

Academy ethics guidelines on conflict of interest. Comprehensive overview including: case studies, ethics statements, articles, and additional resources.

An EyeNet article about the legal and ethical implications for using premium IOLs and the the femtosecond laser with Medicare beneficiaries, includingbilling information.

Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study about the ethical dimensions in femtosecond cataract surgery including: competence, informed consent, preoperative assessment, and conflicts of interest.

Ethical guidelines and information about consulting with the investment industry and potential conflicts of interest.

Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study about conflicts of interests that may be present if when a physician recommends treatments using devices or drugs manufactured by a company in which he or she has substantial stock ownership.